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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
Nick Baumgardner mocks Kayden McDonald and Chris Bell to Buffalo Bills in 2026 NFL Draft
Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

Nick Baumgardner mocks Kayden McDonald and Chris Bell to Buffalo Bills in 2026 NFL Draft

5 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
  • After Buffalo traded back three times in Round 1, they hold the 35th and 66th overall picks for Rounds 2 and 3.
  • Baumgardner projects the Bills to select Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald and Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell, addressing key needs on defense and offense.
  • McDonald is seen as a solution for Buffalo's defensive line, while Bell, despite a recent ACL injury, could provide reliable depth alongside DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir.
Did the Bills just strengthen their AFC rivals by trading out of the first round?
How will history judge Beane's choice to value draft quantity over first-round quality?
Can a run-stuffer and an injured receiver justify passing on a first-round talent?
With D.J. Moore aboard, have the Bills truly solved the receiver problem for Josh Allen?
Is trading a first-round pick for more selections a sign of genius or desperation?